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World's Oldest Shipwreck Uncovered Along Turkish Coastline
By Rhyter Times Desk · 1h ago
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| Outlet | Headline as published | When |
|---|---|---|
| BBCCenter | World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey | first |
| Sky NewsCenter | World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkish coast | +9 h |
| CBS NewsLean Left | World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkey's coast, archaeologists say | +13 h |
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Archaeologists have located what is identified as the oldest known shipwreck globally, situated off the coast of Turkey. The ancient vessel has been dated up to 4,700 years old, originating during the Early Bronze Age.
How outlets are covering this
Archaeologists have found the world's earliest known shipwreck off the coast of Turkey. The remains are estimated to be as much as 4,700 years old.
Shared reporting
- The world's oldest shipwreck was discovered off the coast of Turkey.
- Archaeologists estimate the vessel's age reaches up to 4,700 years old.
Different framing
- CBS News provides an estimated age range of 4,400 to 4,700 years, while BBC states the vessel is up to 4,700 years old and specifically notes it belongs to the Early Bronze Age.
Why it matters
A preserved maritime vessel of this antiquity could offer rare physical evidence regarding maritime trade and seafaring technology at the dawn of the Bronze Age.
Sources
- World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkey's coast, archaeologists say
Cbs news · 1h ago
- World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkish coast
Sky news · 5h ago
- World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey
BBC · 14h ago
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